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Daniel Ben-David

Daniel Ben-David

Daniel Ben-David is a reporter and community correspondent for the Jewish Chronicle. You can reach him at dbendavid@thejc.com

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Thousands to rally in central London in support of Israel this Sunday

The event is being organised by the 7/10 Human Chain Project, which is dedicated to ensuring the safe return of all remaining hostages held by Hamas

By Daniel Ben-David

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People in London participate in a 'Bring Them Home' solidarity rally in Trafalgar Square calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas, October 22, 2023 (Credit: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Gathering of British Jews and Israelis for a vigil for Israel and to demand the release of hostages held by Hamas, Parliament Square, October 15, 2023

Eight out of ten British Jews identify as Zionist, says new poll

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A John Lewis store in Kingston-upon-Thames, England (Credit: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

John Lewis pauses sale of halal cat food brand after it allegedly used antisemitic passage in Quran to justify its product

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Amazon worker who added ‘death to Zionists’ note to order is suspended

Amazon worker who added ‘death to Zionists’ note to order is suspended

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Union of Jewish Students president-elect says conflict made her want to stand for election

Sami Berkoff calls for Jewish students to ‘stand shoulder to shoulder’

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Islington gathers to re-light public chanukiah hours after it was destroyed by vandals

No arrests have been made yet over the vandalism, which Emily Thornberry MP said was ‘Islington at its worst’

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December 17, 2023 13:46

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Chanukah candles lit in Westminster Hall for first time ever

The powerful display of solidarity was lauded for drawing representatives from across the religious and political spectrum

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December 14, 2023 14:27

Chanukah candles lit in Westminster Hall for first time ever

Rock concert held in memory of Brit Jake Marlowe

Jake was murdered by Hamas at the Supernova music festival

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December 14, 2023 14:02

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Public menorah smashed in North London in suspected hate crime

West Hampstead Chabad say the last time a public chanukiah erected by them was vandalised was five years ago

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December 14, 2023 12:29

Public menorah smashed in North London in suspected hate crime

Ad company drops Israeli hostage billboard campaign after threats

Police advised the firm to drop the campaign after fears for employees’ safety

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December 14, 2023 09:46

Ad company drops Israeli hostage billboard campaign after threats

London Jewish Museum awarded nearly quarter of a million pounds to expand its reach

The museum announced the closure of its physical premises in Camden in June to become a ‘museum without walls’

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December 12, 2023 14:01

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Sadiq Khan says Jews must always feel safe to display their faith at Trafalgar Square Menorah lighting

The London mayor thanked London’s Jewish community for ‘always being a source of light’ and said he was disappointed in Havering council’s decision to briefly cancel Chanukah event

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December 12, 2023 10:42

Sadiq Khan says Jews must always feel safe to display their faith at Trafalgar Square Menorah lighting

Ex-head of BICOM runs 10km a day for each hostage

James Sorene has clocked up more than 350km in just over a month

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December 8, 2023 12:00

Ex-head of BICOM runs 10km a day for each hostage

Send a message to an IDF hero

Technion UK has launched a campaign for the Jewish community to write to Israelis on the front line

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December 1, 2023 11:16

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Over 100,000 people march through London in solidarity against antisemitism

The march, organised by the CAA, is thought to be the largest gathering against Jew hatred in Britain since the Battle of Cable Street in 1936

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November 26, 2023 16:32

CAA CEO Gideon Falter, Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Eddie Marsan, and Rachel Riley during London's march against antisemitism

Tommy Robinson arrested at London antisemitism march after being told by Met Police to ‘stay away’

The EDL founder was seen arguing with officers for about 10 minutes outside Soho coffee shop opposite the Royal Courts of Justice

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November 26, 2023 14:34

Tommy Robinson arrested at London antisemitism march after being told by Met Police to ‘stay away’

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